1) He has deep roots in the Keystone State, having spent his accomplished basketball career in Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia native attended hoops power Roman Catholic High, where he helped lead his team to multiple state championships. He joined a pair of high school teammates in signing with Penn State in 2016, then became the leading scorer for the Nittany Lions in both of his collegiate seasons. The Penn State campus is located in Central Pennsylvania, a drive of three-plus hours west from the City of Brotherly Love.
2) Carr’s official decision to declare for the NBA draft did not come until just after the completion of his sophomore season.